Another Bloody Podcast

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with Caitlin, an It’s in the Bag recipient whose story is a powerful reminder of the impact a single donation can have.

In her early twenties, Caitlin was navigating youth homelessness and mental health challenges when she received a bag filled with everyday essentials. At a time when everything felt uncertain, that simple ac...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with Carol Vale, proud Dungati woman and founder of Murawin, a First Nations-led consultancy driving change across culture, community and social impact.

Carol shares her experience growing up on an Aboriginal mission, where access to period products was limited and conversations around menstruation were guided by cultural practices and...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Share the Dignity founder Rochelle Courtenay sits down with 2024 ACT Australian of the Year Joanne Farrell, builder, industry leader and founder of Build Like A Girl, to unpack the urgent need for Building Bloody Change.

Jo shares her firsthand experience navigating the construction industry as a woman, from walking onto sites without basic amenities to witnessing talented women leave the ...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Tahlia Isaac sits down with Share the Dignity founder, Rochelle and shares her powerful life story, from a childhood marked by silence and self-doubt, to addiction, and the series of events that led her into prison. With honesty and clarity, Tahlia reflects on how unaddressed trauma, shame, and a lack of support shaped her choices, and how the justice system too often misses opportunities ...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Jaklyn, a single mum, breast cancer survivor and survivor of domestic violence. Jaklyn shares her journey from a happy childhood to the moment she had to flee to safety, driving through the night with her children in tow. Not long after, she faced an 18-month cancer battle while trying to hold everything together. During one of the hardest periods of her life, Jakly...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Gemma, a proud Aboriginal mum of three and survivor of years of domestic violence. After her tenth and final attempt to leave, Gemma arrived at a refuge and found an It’s in the Bag waiting on the bed, an act of kindness that gave her hope in her darkest moment.

Gemma shares her story of fleeing danger, rebuilding her life from the ground up, studying social w...

In this powerful episode, Rochelle sits down with Miranda a survivor of domestic violence whose life was upended by fear, control and manipulation. Amongst multiple attempts to escape, custody battles, and doing everything she could to protect her children, it was a simple It’s in the Bag donation that reminded her that she mattered. 

Miranda shares the subtle red flags she learned to dismiss, the generational patter...

In this episode of Another Bloody Podcast, Rochelle sits down with Kylie King, former Albury Council mayor, current councillor, and passionate advocate for community wellbeing. From her unexpected leap from motorsport journalism into local government, to leading the charge on menstrual equity in Albury, Kylie shares why council support is critical in breaking down stigma and ensuring access to period products for those in need. Tog...